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ARL issues Code Red for Reading as extreme heat threatens pet safety

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has extended a Code Red alert for the City of Reading due to extreme heat, with a...
Education

Provost Basden Arnold elevated to senior vice president for Academic Affairs

Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost at Kutztown University, has been promoted to senior vice president for Academic Affairs, university president Dr. Philip Cavalier announced...
Entertainment

A vivid journey through the subconscious: Jim Forrestel’s After the Storm opens at the Holleran Gallery

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education is proud to present After the Storm, a solo exhibition by local artist Jim Forrestel, whose work spans...
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Caseworker shortage leads Berks agency that protects children from abuse to privatize services

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania....
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Weather

Heat advisory issued for Berks County through Wednesday evening

Berks County is under a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values...
Crime

Police investigating early morning armed robbery at Royal Farms in Amity Township

Police are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at the Royal Farms convenience store located at 1340 Benjamin Franklin Highway (Route 422) in...
Entertainment

Downtown Reading to host August First Friday Block Party on Penn Street

The City of Reading is preparing to welcome the community for another lively evening in the heart of downtown during the August First Friday...
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13-year-old injured in jet ski accident at Blue Marsh Lake

A 13-year-old boy was injured Saturday afternoon in a watercraft accident at Blue Marsh Lake, according to emergency dispatch reports. The incident occurred around 1:30...
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Entertainment

Book launch to celebrate Boyertown’s iconic bear sculptures

A new book celebrating one of Boyertown’s most recognizable public art projects will debut next month with a launch party at Chestnut Knoll. The event...
Traffic & Transit

Shoulder work and road widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 26, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released its latest schedule of upcoming road work in Berks County, with multiple projects set to begin...
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